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Two Houston-based carriers shut down by FMCSA
PAC Express began operating after FMCSA initiated a compliance investigation on Texas Interstate Express. The compliance audit stemmed from numerous driver and vehicle violations.
November 18, 2022
Regulations
Former Border Patrol officer charged with hiring illegal immigrants as truck drivers
The former Border Patrol agent operated a trucking company and allegedly used his knowledge from the Border Patrol to falsify documents and hire illegal immigrants. Also: Thanksgiving cargo theft warning; new Love's in Ohio.
November 18, 2022
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February 19, 2025
Equipment
Brake Safety Week nets 5,000 out-of-service violations
Just over 13% over trucks inspected during the week-long blitz were parked for critical brake-related violations. Also: Used-truck sales fell 10% in October from September; Colorado warns of early-morning sun glare potentially closing I-70 Eastbound.
November 16, 2022
Life
HOS, blue lights incompatible with good sleep. Here's how to push back
Top docs studying sleep agree on one thing: Trucking's hours of service regulations, and the growing need to be constantly looking at screens, don't set OTR operators up for good sleep or health. There are paths, however, to better rest.
November 16, 2022
Regulations
Former FMCSA employee faces bribery, extortion charges
A former border investigator for FMCSA allegedly accepted bribes to minimize purported safety violations found during a motor carrier audit. Also: Diesel prices holding mostly steady, while spot rates continued to inch down last four weeks.
November 15, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA guidance reaches for clarity: Do dispatch services need brokerage authority?
As required by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, FMCSA has issued interim guidance clarifying when a dispatch service is a broker or bona fide agent under current regulations, offering multiple factors for such services to consider.
November 15, 2022
Regulations
ELD comment deadline nears, TSA adjusts TWIC/hazmat fees
For drivers with an existing security threat assessment, obtaining or renewing a TWIC or hazmat endorsement recently became cheaper. Also: One more day to comment on potential future ELD rule changes; latest Highway Angel
November 14, 2022
Life
How does the public view truckers in 2022?
Better than you might expect. Also: Florida DOT allowing storm-response trucks to bypass weigh stations; Trucker Path adds Geotab ELD to offerings; Truckstop sponsoring Wreaths Across America; latest Highway Angel rescued four after crash.
November 9, 2022
Business
Rhode Island to appeal court's ruling of unconstitutional truck tolls
After the state's trucks-only tolls were ruled unconstitutional in September, the state filed a notice of appeal on Oct. 19. Also: I-30 closing in Little Rock this weekend; SmartHop small fleet owner survey reveals driver-retention successes, failures.
November 8, 2022
Hours of Service
Owner-operator regroups after FMCSA denies hours exemption request
Lee and Lisa Schmitt told Overdrive Tuesday they would be addressing FMCSA’s reasons for denying the request and resubmitting their request by the end of the day Tuesday. “We’re not going away,” Lisa said.
November 8, 2022
Electronic Logging Devices
California moves to implement intrastate ELD mandate for in-state-only truckers
California is one of only two states that have yet to adopt the federal mandate for intrastate carriers. Intrastate California operators can comment on the proposal through Dec. 19.
November 7, 2022
Business
House bill looks to give independent contractors more flexibility
The bipartisan bill would ensure contractors have control over their work while also providing certain workplace protections and more. Also: Catalytic converter theft ring busted; Iowa waives HOS regs for fuel haulers; latest Highway Angel.
November 4, 2022
Overdrive Radio
Fight double-brokering fraud: Prevention, ways to elevate enforcement
Drop into a long talk about somewhat simple steps carriers, brokers and shippers working together can take to stop double-broker schemes in their tracks, likewise elevate the issue for first-time meaningful enforcement at FMCSA, DOT.
November 4, 2022
Life
I-94 closure planned for this weekend
A bridge replacement project in Detroit will close I-94 between I-75 and I-96 this weekend. Also: Movie, TV production haulers get ELD waiver renewed; TA honoring military veterans throughout November.
November 3, 2022
Overdrive Extra
Axe double-brokering schemes: Know your broker/carrier
Broker/carrier owner Jon Asiala shares lessons learned after falling prey to crooks with a double-brokered load that, ultimately, found its way back to him when the final carrier didn't get paid. More carriers/brokers would do well to heed his message.
November 3, 2022
Regulations
Fuel haulers get hours of service relief in Nebraska
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts issued an emergency declaration waiving HOS regs for certain fuel haulers in the state. Also: CVSA sets dates for Roadcheck, Brake Safety Week, more in 2023; OOIDA's Truckers for Troops campaign set for next week.
November 2, 2022
Business
Protesting workers shut down Port of Oakland
Longshoremen walked off the job at the Port of Oakland on Wednesday morning, leaving incoming operators and fleet owners stalled at the gates. Shut-down terminals may reopen for the late shift.
November 2, 2022
Overdrive Extra
Insurance premium refunds: Know your rights -- update
Owner-operator and insurance agent W. Joel Baker on "unearned premium" refunds due to those who cancel an insurance policy. Above all, he notes, don’t let any unethical insurance company bully or intimidate you out of what is legally owed to you.
October 17, 2022
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